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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
2
Advertisers and subscribers must note the New Oxford Item annual rates in advance at 1.00, with 81.50 if unpaid. Discontinuance may occur at the publisher’s option until arrears are paid. Out of county subscribers pay 1.48 per year in advance or 2.00 if unpaid. Ads follow reasonable rates with liberal contract reductions.
A roundup of Abbottstown Carroll County happenings reports of accidents marriages deaths and local politics including Mrs A G Miller falling into a cistern Edwin Ralston and Ella Bowers wedding May 29 deaths of Mary Ehrhart and Mrs Israel Duncan crop conditions rye height and heat records church affairs school picnic entertainment in Donahue's grove thefts break-ins wagon damage political activity at the county convention and list of delegates and officers.
A writer notes a copy of the June 14, 1806 issue is missing from office files and asks anyone who has such a copy to contact the editor.
Thirty years ago Frank Lippincott arrived to work at Emmett shoe factory in Burlington New Jersey. Mabel Sheetz graduated from the Woman's College Frederick Maryland. Bender Cashman and John Dieh graduated Gettysburg College. John I Rose and Muss Holley baugh Tyrone two were married Thursday. Eugene Devine and Elizabeth Liversistger Edgegrove married June 13. Mrs Edgar Smith McSherrystown dislocated her elbow in a fall. Henry Rang Jr McSherrystown unconscious after fall from ladder. A dog of Clarence and Roy Smith McSherrystown shot after going mad. Sam Hill McSherrystown suffered a stroke. Cards announce marriage of Cal Young and Minnie Weaver McSherrystown. Richard Rudders McSherrystown cut left thumb to the bone. John infant son of Mr and Mrs Chas Graft McSherrystown died Monday. Mrs Simon Barnes McSherrystown returned from Baltimore hospital. Mrs Cath Bucher McSherrystown suffered stroke. A S Feiser 50 longtime undertaker died. Forty chickens stolen from W H King. Jas Sauble near Storms store building new barn. N O school board elected Z H Cashman president Jas W Barnitz secretary W H Emmert treasurer. The three teachers were re-elected.
A mixed record of local items includes tax rate changes and school board elections in Hamilton Township, property and construction notes in Gettysburg and Abbottstown, residents named for various incidents, and weather and agricultural remarks. Notable items mention Dr. H W Swarts building a brick house, a killed horse in Abbottstown, a concussion from a scaffold at Levi Yohe’s house, a lightning strike on John Gowden farm, and a 75 pound sea turtle arriving for W S Olewine. Wheat at 94 cents per bushel.
Dr Eugene Elgin of East Berlin Adams county medical director was elected delegate to the annual convention of the Pennsylvania medical society at Adams county society meeting at Warner hospital Wednesday. Dr W S Mountain of Gettysburg was named alternate for the Harrisburg September gathering. Dr Edgar A Miller of Gettysburg presided in the absence of Dr J L Boyer who leads the county society.
Miss Zora M. Shields aged 67 of Gettysburg died at Warner hospital after being struck at York and Stratton streets Wednesday evening. The car driver Herbert Donache of Gettysburg was arrested on no charge of involuntary manslaughter and posted $1000 bail. Surviving are two sisters and a brother.
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation issued a statement Thursday offering 30 day applications to owner occupants in clear distress, seeking relief for those Adams County residents facing loss of their homes.
Between 1500 and 2000 persons are expected to attend the sixty ninth annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and six allied groups at Gettysburg from June 16 to 22, the committee announced Saturday. Operating privileges were restored to Robert Etzler of Hanover and Raymond I. Lease of East Berlin.
Mrs. Sarah A. Stonesifer 83 widow of Lieutenant Israel C Stonesifer and Gettysburg resident died at home after a brief illness. Born in Gettysburg she recalled the 1863 battle and her parents fleeing a shell near Middle Street. She married October 19 1873 and survived by son Joseph Stonesifer of Oak Park Illinois with four children total. Funeral held Monday at St Francis Xavier Church.
Prof Ira Y. Baker assistant superintendent of Adams county schools spoke at the Mt. Pleasant democratic club meeting in Bonneauville Monday evening. He argued education and public service are mutually dependent and discussed the county superintendent’s duties. The event drew 175 attendees and featured remarks from county officials and club leaders. The next meeting is planned for July 8.
Green Springs church hosted a large audience for a Sunday evening Children’s Day program. The first catechism class meets Wednesday at 6 45 oclock in the church with Pastor Rev. George W. Frey Jr in charge.
The First Lutheran Church of New Oxford heard two distinguished figures on Sunday. Miss Marie Budde from Littlestown sang two solos and drew praise for her refined control and interpretive skill. Dr. Charles H. Brough of Arkansas, a WWI governor, spoke on The Glory of God in History and praised Washington at Valley Forge.
Mrs. Harry Kinneman has been ill for months. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Harry Wilhelm near town. Abraham Roth, after surgery at Hanover hospital, returned home Saturday in good condition.
Attorneys in fact for the heirs of Mary Elizabeth Rhinehart announce a public sale of three town lots in Adams County Pennsylvania on June 18 1935. Lot 1 fronts East Berlin Hanover Turnpike Abbottstown Street and measures 48 by 225 feet with a two story dwelling. Lot 2 fronts Abbottstown Street about 23 feet and 220 feet deep adjoining Lot 1. Lot 3 fronts Locust Street about 60 feet and 285 feet deep adjoining Mrs. John Reigle. Sale begins at 1 PM with 25 percent down or a note with security and the balance due September 1.
Miss Sara Emma Stough daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles M Stough of Gardners and Joel R Griest son of Mr and Mrs Joel Griest of York Springs were married Saturday at four o clock in the Heidlersburg Lutheran Church by Rev J Harold Little. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Richard Slaughan of Biglerville. The bride’s parents formerly resided in New Oxford.
The marriage of Miss Susan A. Hinkle of Tyrone township to Lester J. Roth of Biglerville was solemnized at 8 o'clock Saturday evening at the Lutheran parsonage in Biglerville. Rev. Henry W. Eternal officiated using the Lutheran ring ceremony.
Dr Bruce N Wolff associate in surgery at Annie M Warner hospital wed Miss Dorothy Burg Seiple of Harrisburg on Saturday at Boiling Springs Lutheran church parsonage. Ceremony conducted by Rev L A Bush uncle of the bridegroom. Dr Wolff's parents are Mrs Mary D Wolff and the late Dr W E Wolff of Arendtsville.
Miss Rachael Aileen Withers of Camp Hill and Dr. Charles Humphrey Heldt of Gettysburg married at 9 30 Saturday morning in Gettysburg Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Frederick B. Crane with only immediate family present.
Miss Ada Shue daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Shue of Biglerville and Richard Warren son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Warren of Arendtsville were married Saturday morning by Rev Ernest W Brindle at the Evangelical Reformed parsonage in Arendtsville.
David E. Baugher son of Mr and Mrs Joel Baugher Oxford township and Miss Ruth N Winand daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Win and d Hanover were married Saturday evening by Rev J M Stauffer Hanover Brethren minister Attendants were Miss Mary Trostle and Paul Hoover They will reside in a newly furnished home at 139 York Street Hanover
Miss Kathleen A. Serff daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Serff of East Berlin and Leo A Miller of Millville were united in marriage Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church East Berlin by Rev Paul Glatfelter.
In pursuance of a writ of fieri facias issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County a public sale will be held Saturday June 15 1935 at 11 am in the Gettysburg Adams County Court House. The property is in McSherrys Town Borough Adams County Pennsylvania improved with a 2 1 2 story frame house and outbuildings bounded by Public Alley North Street P I Wagaman and Emanuel J Becker. It is seized as the property of Maria Pasco deceased with notice to Thomas Arthur Pasco and Raymond Pasco. Ten percent of sale proceeds due immediately after sale. if not complied with property will be resold.
The Conewago Chapel school closed with an 8 o'clock Mass led by Rev. John F. O'Donnell. Students processed from the school to the church, sang hymns, and received diplomas for grammar school completion. Prizes and Palmer method writing awards were announced by grade with multiple named recipients. Regularity and punctuality certificates were also given across grades.
A 184 acre tract in Straban Township Adams County Pennsylvania at the junction of Hunterstown road and Lincoln Highway is offered for sale. The property tied to Gladys Cooke and R Bruce Cooke mortgage with a 2 1/2 story brick house hog pen wagon shed chicken house and other out buildings. Sale conducted by John O Wible.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Cove a daughter at Hanover hospital. George Keffer a Vil lanova student returns home for summer with his parents. Property owned by Mr and Mrs J W Keffer remodeled into a double house. 4-H Worlders club meets Frances Liversberger home with officers named. Brushtown 4-H club meets Rose Murren home. Ada Beegle oversees canning strawberries then peas. Herman McIntyre 24 McSherrystown recommitted to county jail after chicken theft hearing before Justice Lb D. Sell.
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